Construction of sigma hybrid orbitals


Question: For each of the following molecules, determine what atomic orbitals on the central atom are allowed by symmetry to be used in the construction of sigma hybrid orbitals.

a) NH3 (trigonal pyramid)

b) BF3 ( trigonal plane)

c) SF6 (octahedral)

d) PF5 (trigonal bipyramid)

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